IRELAND. Shannon Duty Free has opened Curated, a retail area dedicated to beauty, living and wellness products from Irish brands at Shannon Airport.
Among the brands showcased are Wix & Wax from Ennis in County Clare, Seabody from Kerry, Galway skincare brand Mervue Organic and West Clare’s Wild Irish Seaweed.
Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine said: “We have a rich history steeped in entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, and we are particularly delighted to be providing an opportunity for Irish businesses, startups and talented artisans from across the country to showcase their products to an international market.
“Our dynamic offering of Irish products is proving popular among our international and domestic passengers, and we look forward to seeing all of our Irish suppliers grow and flourish at Shannon Duty Free.”
Shannon Airport Group Head of Retail Alan Reynolds added: “Our beauty, living and wellness area, housed under the new Curated space, is a prime way to champion those amazing indigenous businesses out there in the beauty and wellness space to a worldwide customer base.
“The Curated area was designed by renowned Irish Interior Designer Tess Stanford and features a nautical influence to reflect the beauty and authenticity of the west coast of Ireland.
“This gives a real Sense of Place to our shoppers seeking Irish products with uniquely Irish ingredients and complements our other Irish-themed sections across the store.”
Shannon Duty Free promotes over 100 Irish suppliers across the store, housing Shannon Irish Design Store for jewellery, giftware and textile, O’Regan’s food emporium for Irish food products and an Irish Liquor zone for premium Irish whiskeys and other beverages.
Shannon Airport was the birthplace of global duty free, started by Dr. Brendan O’Regan in 1947 – a concept ahead of its time in the aviation world, and quickly replicated in airports across the globe. ✈
